Project 86 – Misfit Toys Lyrics | 12 years ago |
Awwwww come one! It brings much sadness to my heart to come back after posting the lyrics a while ago and see that no one posted. :( Well... I think there's a dual message in this song: 1) part of it (which ties into the second part of the meaning perfectly, actually) is a cynic's view on Christmas, which seems to have lost is power and true meaning. ("Every season feels the same/I'm sure you could agree/This day can bring reminders of the blackest memory.") It's not a day of joy and happiness, it's just another meaningless moment in their life. "My pieces never seem to fit/Blood that's closest to me/Are more like they can face its dulls with dead batteries." It expresses a feeling of disconnection from others, especially those the singer feels they should be closer to on this day. Christmas and Thanksgiving have always been painted as the family holidays and the singer feels more estranged because no one seems to be taking Christmas for what it's meant to be. 2) all of us are flawed, hurting, and broken (like misfit toys). We don't belong to this world, hence the imagery of the misfit toys like in the Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer movie.(John 15:19 - "If you were of the world, the world would love its own; but because you are not of the world, but I chose you out of the world, because of this the world hates you.") "So in the distance all I see if bathed in snowy white, wow/We're stranded on this island under black stars tonight." The imagery from that story alone always intrigued me, which sounds pretty ridiculous because it's a child's story but then again, so were the Chronicles of Narnia and in that story, their king is also a lion who takes care of those who belong to him. Here's the connection bridging the two: When the power of Christmas and what it really means and signifies is lost, their is a feeling of not only brokenness but also of purposelessness. When the meaning behind anything we do is lost, there is a loss of life that occurs in the heart. Christmas is significant because it's a reminder of Christ's birth. All doctrine and technicalities of "Well, He probably wasn't born on the 25th" doesn't matter. It still symbolizes an important day in history because it offers us freedom. When we forget and it loses that significance (and sadly, we already are losing it), there is a sense of insignificance. What is it for? Getting gifts? Drinking egg nog? Random parties of exchanging shiny wrapped boxes? It doesn't fulfill us. That's what Christmas is about which bring me to my favorite line: "Take one look in my eyes and you'll know/Only when we're broken can we be restored." This world is broken; we as inhabitants are broken. It's through Jesus Christ (whose birth we celebrate) that we can be made whole and restored. "For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace." ~}Isaiah 9:6 "Behold! I am making all things new!" ~}Jesus Christ, Revelation 21:5 Love in Christ! ~}red{~ |
Kendall Payne – Touch Lyrics | 12 years ago |
Really? No one has posted on this song yet? Such a moving song and no one has posted? Well, I guess it's very self-explanatory as to what it means but still. I was wondering if anyone knew if she wrote this from experience or if she wrote it because of someone else who she knew. In regards to a meaning: it's about sexual abuse. This songs is so specific yet so vague that it can be used to relate to anything from incest to child abuse to sex trafficking. It's so blunt and so straightforward that's it's almost offensive but it's honestly one of my favorite songs in the whole world. |
The Wrecking – Burn The Bridges Lyrics | 13 years ago |
The lyrics are "thought of ever needing them" not "father ever need him". I just checked the lyrics book from the album. |
Red – Already Over, Pt. 2 Lyrics | 13 years ago |
It's true, not every single song by a Christian band is about God. Look at Project 86 or Family Force 5 or Emery. However, please know this: It's not about religion, it's about relationship, which is why many people (including myself) believe that this song is about God. Think about it form a relationship standpoint: you need trust. This song is about trusting in someone to help them, someone who can do what the singer can't. They are turning to a "higher power", in a sense. This song is about surrender, hence why the song is slower. The fight is over and the singer is choosing to surrender to Someone who can actually handle their problems. And honestly, no matter what you believe, that person is always going to be God. The Truth is the Truth, it's not a relevant to the scenario, and He can handle the problems that we can't. We can try, we can turn to other humans and they may be able to comfort and console us and share their struggles, too, but they can't fix anything of ours. They are just like us: human. We were meant to trust in Him because He can do what we can't. Sorry to sound like I"m preaching. I'm speaking from life experience, not from a higher-than-thou pulpit. I know pain, who doesn't? I know that God helps, fixes, heals, renews... He does so much that we can't. That I can't. Don't take it from this post only, though. I"m not writing doctrine. Go search for Him on your own. You may be surprised at what you find. |
Project 86 – 3 card Lyrics | 14 years ago |
You're right, TacTition. My friend asked Schwab what the lyrics to 3 Card were and he just smiled and said, "Sorry, that one's gonna remain a secret." He then went behind Schwab's back and asked the band members and they didn't even know. :) and the Schwab Secracy that frustrates fanatical fans so much strikes again... |
The Sisters of Mercy – Lucretia, My Reflection Lyrics | 15 years ago |
that's what i thought but he just uses her as a further metaphor. idk what he meant when he wrote the song, i kinda agree with The Knave, but Project 86's cover of this song has a totally different meaning behind it, I think. |
Project 86 – Lucretia, My Reflection Lyrics | 15 years ago |
Spiritual warfare. Not just the warfare that's inside of us but the warfare all around us. The spiritual warfare that is unseen (angels and demons) as well as its visual representation in the arguments and hatred and sins that goes on around us every day, in our lives as well as others. |
Project 86 – Breakneck Speed Lyrics | 15 years ago |
it's not about a relationship with God. if i'm not mistaken, it's about a girl named Brook Whelan with whom he fell head-over-heels for. it is andrew mourning for the relationship with this girl that never was. if you've ever been in love and it just didn't work out, then you really don't know what that kind of pain feels like. it's one thing to break up with someone, it's something competely different to have something wonderful that you want dangled before your eyes and you know you can reach it but you choose not to out of fear of rejection and/or disappointment. it's like drowning: you watch your own life slowly fade away as you sink deeper and deeper and there is absolutely nothing you can do about it. or like trying to catch a bird and it just flies away. you're now watching it soar over your head and into the horizon, totally helpess, because once it's gone, it's gone. that's my poetic theory. okay, so i'm a bit poetic. i'm a girl for crying out loud... ~]red[~ |
Project 86 – Shiny Skin Lyrics | 15 years ago |
ooh! how didn't i see that????? i think you may be right. i was thinking more in spiritual terms. when people say that they will "accept Christ" they usually don't "count the cost" (forgive me for all these cliches) and make the decision quickly. the line that stuck out to me most was "Inside this box is a gift/And we will soon forget/It's not that we want whats inside of it/We just wanted to open it." People want to accept Christ but they aren't always totally in for the commitment. they were just looking for something else to take away their pain, which is not completely wrong. that's what Jesus said. "Come to me all who are weary, for my yoke is easy and my burden is light." and it is also written "The Lord is close to the brokenhearted." (that's in psalms) the thing is, it's still a yoke. it's a commitment and when that part kicks in, people discard it like a child carelessly discarding another Christmas morning toy. that's just my thoughts... ~]red[~ |
Project 86 – Wrought On This Holiday's Eve Lyrics | 15 years ago |
hm, it would appear so. this song sounds like it's about a father who has been irresponsible toward his children and have not taken care of him as he should. sounds like he was out either with prostitutes or having an affair with another woman. ("The smell of harlots fume, exuding from your skin/One last seduction/'Twas the night/Before you met your end.") "You want to sow all your seeds in dirty deeds/But retribution's coming like four black steeds." Basically, he's sown lots of wrongdoings but he's going to reap what he has sown. (because "...under these anxious darkening heavens no deed goes unheard and no deed is without compensation..." QUICK! p86 fans, what's that quote from?) the singer of the song has no remorse for the father being caught. when someone is doing wrong and you are aware of it, you feel kind of relieved when they get caught because it's no longer a burden for you. that seems to be what this song it about. correct me if you will, i'm all ears. ~]red[~ |
Project 86 – Doomsday Stomp Lyrics | 15 years ago |
i really like ominousoat and bewareofthesnowman's theory of it being about the whore of babylon. however, if it isn't as profound as we think it is then schwab is probably out there somewhere, reading these and laughing at us pathetic fans groping for some hint of meaning in these lyrics. (he has said before that he really isn't a "spiritual guru", after all.) i sure as heck hope that's not true, though. here's my personal view: i really like said theory because it really does seem to fit very well and it gives the song a powerful meaning. total agreement, i love it, many kudos to you guys. ~]red[~ |
Project 86 – Wordsmith Legacy Lyrics | 15 years ago |
basically, yeah. that's pretty much what i'm about to say, but i'll say it anyway because i'm a conceited jerk (sorry guys) he's talking about himself and all the words he ever spoke, sang, or screamed (hence the lyrics he's saying in the backgorund. all of those lines are from his other albums (alreayd been stated). but the thing i got from it is that it is a self-reminder that what you say always comes back to you. the words were from God to others and he, too, must live by them also. idk, it sounds a lot like the cliche "practice what you preach". and it really challenged me when i figured it out. we can learn from other people's experiences. "your to proclaim but only to obey." the same judgment will be passed upon him as well as those who hear his songs. ~]nr[~ |
Project 86 – Circuitry Lyrics | 15 years ago |
i think it's talking about being in God's Presence. Project 86 IS a Christian band, after all, so the crowd shouldn't gasp as much in this explanation of the song. i can see where you're coming from, though, in saying sex. "If you want to find me I'll be. Lost Lost in your circuitry The only home for me Not unlike Heavenly, pulsating, moistening Infinite holy mystery Fear I not Tear I not Leave I not Inside this" i don't know, i've experienced God for real and i know how awesome He is and this pretty much sums it up. all fears, pain and will to leave just kinda slips away. it's kind of a hard concept to explain, it's one of those "you have to see (or feel in this case) it to believe it" actually, you COULD believe it right off the bat WITHOUT seeing or feeling it. that's what faith is... (Hebrews 11:1) idk andrew schwab alone could tell me i'm right or wrong and i could be totally off, but that's just my idea of what the song means. l8rs! ~nr~ |
Project 86 – Illuminate Lyrics | 15 years ago |
it's about exposing sin. when there sin hidden in darkness, in secret, it can overcome you. you tell yourself you just can' tell anyone else because they wouldn't understand. you tell yourself not to tell anyone else, you'll solve it on your own, but that's when it grows and takes over you. it takes massive light to expose what's been hidden and concealed out of shame. though it's extremely uncomfortable and paionful, tehre's always a shot at redemption and recovery in the end. you just have to look for and accept it. that's what Jesus offers. He doesn't point the finger at you and say "oh man! you really screwed up this time! I can't believe you would do such a thing!!" He says, "okay you're human, you messed. wanna try again? want a second chance? do you want to be forgiven?" i hope that makes sense. ~lor~ |
Project 86 – From December Lyrics | 15 years ago |
my take on it: someone he loved brought him to Christ and he misses them a lot, most likely because they are dead. "i wonder if you'll look the same when you embrace me on that day" i'm leaning toward that referring to whoever lead him to Christ. being "saved from december"? i'm guessing something happened in december, something painful or something he did that he regrets and they helped him out of that, perhaps not the situation itself but possibly his own pity. |
Project 86 – A Fruitless End Ever Lyrics | 15 years ago |
i definately think that there might be some sort of spiritual connotation here, although the sisteven's point of view sounds interesting and possibly true as well. i'm really late to be coming to this message board. and i surely am not fashionably late either. |
Project 86 – A Fruitless End Ever Lyrics | 15 years ago |
Song of Songs is kind of under speculation as to what the meaning is, though. Some say it's an allegory in reference to God's love for us. Some people can really get into it from that perspective. I know several Christian women who love that take on it. God IS Love, including all kinds of love. As for Esther, actually, it's actually a story all about God and Him using us in the positions and circumstances we are in. Mordecai said to Esther, "And who knows but that you have come to a royal position for such a time as this?" (Esther 4:16) It's also mentioned that she, Mordecai, and the other Jews would "fast and pray" for her choice to go to the king (Esther 4:16). It may not specify God, but it's pretty obvious to whom. Also, it kind of goes to show that even when God's not talking, He can still move pretty powerfully. That's a bit of a tough concept for anyone to grasp and I'm not sure if you understand but I hope that some day, you do. Around this time God wasn't speakin much with the exception of a message from Joel shortly after Esther's story (or so biblical scholars say) so He wasn't exactly as loud as He was in the books of Genesis, Exodus or 1 & 2 Samuel. here's my take on it in reference to the song and those books of the Bible: sometimes you have to dig deeper to find God in the midst of it all. He used Esther's position to save a whole nation. sorry to preach, but I just couldn't pass this by without putting my two cents in... more like 2 dollar coins but w/e. |
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